Department Name: 7N620:Communication Sciences and Disorders
Job Summary:
The University of Kentucky Voice & Swallow Clinic, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, College of Health Sciences seeks a motivated healthcare professional to fill a full-time Clinical Speech-Language Pathology position. This position will provide diagnostic and treatment services for a wide range of voice, upper airway, and swallowing disorders to an outpatient Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery population in an exciting state-of-the-art Voice & Swallow Clinic.
Experience in the following areas is ideal: Voice evaluation and rehabilitation with a variety of evidence-based voice intervention methods, rigid and flexible endoscopy in adult and pediatric populations, laryngeal dystonia and vocal tremor, EILO / ILO , chronic cough/throat clearing, acoustic and aerodynamic voice analysis, pediatric voice evaluation and treatment, gender-affirming voice care. Additional interest in clinical instruction and mentorship of graduate speech pathology students, medical students, and residents is desired. Experience with videoflouroscopy/ FEES and head & neck cancer is an advantage but is not a requirement. In addition to the above, one of the essential functions of this position is to perform outreach and extension to develop inter-professional community partners. The successful applicant must possess or be eligible for Kentucky State licensure. Applications from ASHA -certified ( CCC - SLP ) providers or Clinical Fellows are welcome.
Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:
Expected clinical skills also include assessment and treatment for vocal cord dysfunction, dysphagia, voice disturbance due to Parkinson's disease, and nasality.
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education:
MS Speech Pathology
Required Related Experience:
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification :
Kentucky Speech-language Pathology ( SLP ) License and Registration, Certificate of Clinical Competence ( CCC ) eligible
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